Dark vs Maru - $15000 GSL Grand Finals!

Best-of-7 series of top level StarCraft 2 between Dark and Maru. This Zerg versus Terran is the grand finals of the GSL Code S from South Korea.
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StarCraft 2 is a military science fiction real-time strategy video game developed and released by Blizzard Entertainment.
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Kijkwijzer (Dutch viewer guide): 6, violence, fear
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[@Meat88]

I don't really play SC2 anymore, but I enjoy watching.

[@natecw4164]

One of my favorite things about this game. I've played off and on since beta but never lost touch with the game due to how wonderful pro play is!!

[@blkpanther2k5]

Same! I haven't played in several years, but Lowko gives me my fix!

[@EnigmaHood]

I mostly play coop these days. And yes, I watch SC2 even when I don't play it!

[@TubeTAG]

To be honest, I’m here about 50% just to hear Lowko be so passionate about the game.

[@mariusverwey2125]

Am 58....have played since I was 32. Am a diamond player. Also Battlefield and simulators.

[@blkpanther2k5]

That queen drop was perfection...

[@jacoballey21]

that first game is the perfect example of dark edit: i take it back. the whole series was a perfect example of dark

[@CHIQUIZO]

HAHAHAHAH true!!

[@rubyrhodhooligan859]

Dark has a Homer Simpson esc “Do it for her!” Poster behind his monitors.

[@Shindetsuku]

I actually stopped watching SC2 casts for a while after Husky retired, but have come back in the last year or so thanks primarily to your casts!

[@SandorBR]

Yeah, me too, I used to warch Husky and HD. Fun times.

[@dchrome52]

Same here! Half my vocabulary came from Husky. Calling everything "annoying". I use to this day. If someone gets their leg broken, you reply "that's annoying", or anything horrible that happens, you call it annoying. Thanks Husky 😅

[@liveinamber1307]

I pat myself on the back for every time I've introduced someone to Lowko through Sc2 "Can we play this quick I have a Lowko cast to catch" "Who's Lowko?" "Boy, am I about to change your life forever"

[@leila13dnd]

That's so sweet, good job spreading the word.

[@LowkoTV]

Hey thanks! That's very kind of you.

[@oshawott4544]

I swear, Dark is a magician. His ability to consistently pull a win out of what appears to be a loss like that is astounding.

[@Spartsou]

*reads title for the thumbnail* me: those are expensive Swarm Hosts!

[@Saynkt]

That first game was such a banger

[@Markfr0mCanada]

Did someone turn out the lights? It's getting Dark in here!

[@moppel3002]

As a german viewer i can confirm: We will much apreciate when you say "genau" from timne to time. Tho you can't use it to greet people x)

[@venom-gt7rc]

As another German viewer, I disagree. "Genau" is used exactly like the word "exactly" is used in English, no more, no less.

[@Apokalypse456]

@@venom-gt7rc exactly

[@assassincheese2307]

@@Apokalypse456 genau

[@philip8551]

Lowko out here doing the lord's work.

[@Al-gb7nj]

The 2nd game gives me wwe vibes. One wrestler is in front, climbs the rope and hypes the audiance. But then the other wrestler just stands up and KOs him.

[@oristrix2238]

Dad buff seems VERY real. Beyond cheeky and bold plays, Dark has an honest knack for timing, phases, and macro… a legend, can’t wait to see more from him!

[@rumination2399]

yeah... it doesn't apply to everyone - PND is a thing - but as father of a 7 year old it still blows my mind how much more clarity of purpose and commitment to tasks he produces in me

[@axewellll]

54:52 that pause between "you've got a combat shield shoved up your..." and "anyways" lasted an eternity

[@kingpuffer2448]

I love your videos Lowko!!! Please keep doing them they are perfect to watch anywhere, anytime.

[@stephanwalter1467]

Normally Maru is able to come back from the dead but looks like Dark found a parade

[@jacoballey21]

one might say, the "black parade"

[@bigfoot9034]

yo bro, i was a child watching your video back at the start of heart of the swarm, learning english trying to figure out words. im now 23, in the army and still watching starcraft. your passion for the game really helped keep the community alive and the game is still going!!!! i can'y beat the Ai but i now paint zerg-like creature and its so fun to do while listening to your video, hell yea man! for the swarm!

[@martinrossel547]

Favorite series I have seen this year 👌🏻

[@randomstarscape]

This whole series was savage.

[@Indecisionn]

"Double gas! My German viewers will like that" Biiiiiig oof on that unintended joke.

[@leila13dnd]

I have seen a surprising amount of Swarm Hosts these days and I am not mad about it.

[@bricelory9534]

When they're not the main meta, I think they're a lot of fun to see.

[@LowkoTV]

Yeah they seem to be used when Zerg is behind more and more. It's never the preferred strategy, but it's nice as a potential way to come back.

[@enriquegarciacota3914]

It’s these new maps. They make melee really challenging, Zerg needs to adapt to it

[@Daniel-rd6st]

@@LowkoTV Though personally i feel, that they are not a good tool to use, when you are behind. With swarmhosts you need to attack bases, they are mostly useless supply in defense. If you are behind, you probably cant build enough swarmhosts to level a base while having at the same time an army, that can defend your bases. I think they work best in scenarios, were you are already a bit ahead, but need/want to play the efficency game to force your opponent out of the game.

[@tuzph8625]

Been waiting for this at last ! ❤

[@RiddleMeThisBt]

you might think its annoying or something but usually i watch these while playing a separate game. when you say "push the like button" it reminds me to click it. so its helpful

[@arashjamshidi3249]

I think Dark understands SC2 at a fundamental level better than any other player.

[@theWanAndOnly]

glad to see your channel going strong, and getting stronger! Congrats.

[@CHIQUIZO]

that first game was INSANITY MAN!!!

[@AresBroken-h7w]

WWWW Keep up the amazing work Lowko!!

[@YoungbloodEric]

"Lurker Den in the main base" 23:15 "Lurker den in the top right of darks base" 23:37 lmaooo sometimes the caster brain gets ya switching everything up

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

Time stamp plz

[@YoungbloodEric]

@@PashaSlavaUkraine edited original comment withs timestamps!

[@roncho]

even casting is hard to follow ... imagine playing against dark you get crazy

[@NickGuzelian]

This is definitely a fav… been a while for me re sc2 and to come back and watch this, wow

[@hawk2725]

Glad you're asking for us to like your videos. it's been months since you've popped up in my recommended so clearly something's working there.

[@TubeTAG]

Dark just proving how bonkers Zerg spell casters are. The skill ceiling is in orbit.

[@blipboigilgamesh7865]

Dark is so slippery, it's fascinating

[@LHles948]

37:30 u hitting the "ah, ja genau" got me fcking dying xDD

[@Franpowah]

One of the best Bo3 I've seen in a while, Dark has this keen sense to attack at these unexpected moments it's so cool to see.

[@ThePsylopAt]

Wow this serie reminded me why I am such a big fan of Dark, dude is just insane, make a wrong move and it's gg

[@jonjonson1515]

its a shame that your videos aren't super popular. I dont think people realize how impressive and skillful SC2 is

[@BardKeepseasy]

"Obvious Dark spot" - what a pun!

[@Mikivericks]

Thanks for the video, Lowko. Always a pleasure and entertaining watch. ❤

[@worldview2888]

The first play by Dark was INCREDIBLE. (i personally felt as though he was "pissed off" by the early push! that Dark activated his brainpower to pull that. hehe) GG WELL PLAYED DARK! Congratulations.

[@patricerobert4191]

« The dad buff is real » XDXD well done Lowko

[@Ennvo]

So many videos lowkow Thank you!!!

[@Imdepy]

Never played CS2 but I'm in love with your casts! Thx

[@Kantehhh]

I Love all Dark/Serral vs. Maru Games.

[@sebastianspiller4572]

Was looking forward to Swarm Host getting some redemption... Oh well. Keep reminding me to hit like, happy to do it if it helps, I guess it's something most people like me don't think about.

[@gabrieljulien412]

Insane realy insane thanx for the cast

[@SvenWieczorek]

"genau" is some kind of confirmation in the German Language if you want to say hello you can use "Moin" in northern germany all time the day. Even "Moin Moin" is possible in Hamburg ;-)

[@mistercastillo6517]

GSL whenever i watch it has had an issue of having underwhelming finales, but this series was a blast from start to finish

[@michalvodicka5123]

WHAT A CAST! HOLY MOLY that second game OMG!

[@alexs5814]

first game i ever suggested to a friend of mine and i LOVED the action.

[@Raithen88]

37:20 Genau richtig, Lowko!

[@gecko33yusuf60]

xD

[@cyberkekosis]

1:01:30 this "blya-blya" made me chuckle because it's not a family friendly word in Russian ("blya" is short for "blyad" which is basically "dammit")

[@kristeenlivesay2664]

I love watching dark do dark things.

[@MauroDraco]

Absurdly excellent series!

[@brokk2000]

Its funny, I watch my daily dose of SC2 Lowko Commenting, it is absolutly the most entertaining content even if I never play the game by myself

[@redhyina5260]

I like when you ask because i forgot when you dont

[@Verbias]

Love your streams, been watching for years

[@user-cp6xi9io4y]

Awesome nydus worm play, good to see a Terran having to defend multiple points against Zerg for once 👍🏼

[@wowfirebat]

I was today years old when I learned that overlords in SC2 don't all have observer by default... I just assumed they were the same as SC1 plus new stuff

[@mcfallflies]

Liking because Lowko said so.

[@timothymcsparin5293]

Keep it up lowko! wish i could play more but I enjoy your videos daily. Zerg player.

[@frederikwitte9406]

“Genau is a very flexible word” Me as a german in my head: “Genau”

[@mar_sh4617]

Genauuuu everybody, my name is lowkooo and velcome back to another professional match of starcraft twooooo

[@NoName-kf1cy]

Darks the man i remember when he first came on the scene like ten yrs ago. I knew he was special

[@mehmetatban1]

I never enjoyed watching Maru got eaten by zerg so much before. Thanks!

[@braydenswinhart]

Spoilers. That second game was like a boxing match, where you see a right handed haymaker (lurker transition) coming in and perfectly block with your left hand (ghosts) while moving your right to go in for an uppercut (iron bank). Then all of a sudden they jab with their left (roach hydra thrust) and make you drop your guard and the haymaker (lurker nydus) comes down like a hammer.

[@flyinghyung]

first time i watch mass queen drop. brilliant!

[@c0barsm]

I always like your video if I watch it. Thanks for the content! (I watch almost all of your videos, I would say 9/10)

[@arvinjancruz5175]

great series!

[@adammester231]

36:55 Tought youll say my German viewers will appreciate DOUBLE GAS right here xD Had to stop gaming for a moment.

[@AixisAixi]

I know the titel was different before Lowko. You cant fool me to watch it twice :D

[@admireinspire]

Just started game 3 but holy damn that was nuts

[@warrenwhite6159]

that queen drop was sick !

[@acquaintedfowl1767]

my zerg heart is wounded that you didn't show us the baneling drop hitting on the 4th game

[@hasanerdem2188]

"Dude, the dad buff is real!"

[@Aabergm]

I know you probably won't see this Lowko but Darks ability to reset after failure is just a result of good mental health. It's called Emotional Hygiene, this specifically is resilience to failure. You are right though he is exceptionally good at it but it's something we all can learn, its like the habit of flossing your teeth, initially its a pain in the butt but then one day you forget and you feel off until you do. Also stop beating yourself up after mistakes, its like sticking your finger in a cut, not helpful. Goldfish the emotion and save the review for later when you can assess the mistake with clinical eyes.

[@andrewpan5014]

“Meta this, meta that. How about no?” -Dark, probably

[@dkjphills79]

Lowko. I have been watching your videos for years. I have also played sc but my apm is abysmal so yea. But as an observer looking in at the game why do terrain players refuse to do a few things vrs zerg that I believe are huge opportunities. 1. Produce 1 viking to eliminate observer around the map. Yes it happens in some games but not all the time. 2. This is a huge huge pet peav of mine. Make a raven to help control creep and your able to save your scans for mules.

[@fearan9406]

Marinelings - Genius

[@fuchschrafter8512]

"genau" and "so" are 2 very important german words! understanding those 2 words fully will give you the power to nearly speak the entire language XD German approved xp

[@aurith01]

loves these matches

[@markthompson5525]

Dark is so fun to watch, probably my favorite

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

Sc2 is a until of Protoss. IMMORTAL

[@Lightwait321]

After hearing ZombieGrub call Ghost/Mech - ‘Spooky Mech’… I feel there is now a right vs wrong name for the composition.

[@blackrain711]

Dark the secret hidden boss we deserve. Dark's wife is the true GOAT. 💜

[@pawzom2564]

I dont know about others but I never like a video until the end as it is not until then I can know if I enjoyed it or not so that is the ideal time to ask for it as I also often forget xD

[@TailyonDaath]

Lowko has done too many commentary's for SC2. He doesn't even know how many best of games to win this series. 😂😂

[@darkbearrider]

the dad buff is learning to do more with less.

[@OpenRevorg]

Thanks!

[@lyolev6628]

Dark looks unstoppable! Sad that both of those guys will go to the military

[@NakedCowboy123]

Did anyone see the queen doing that sweet rail slide?

[@danielhammer619]

Im only 2 games in but that Dark player is such a Giga Chad

[@indridcipher8355]

The Dark Dad Buff is real

[@izaakc1828]

Double gas, my german viewers will appreciate the efficiency here! :O

[@sum1wholuvsmen913]

I always read the title, but I’m always too high to remember the players so I try to guess at the beginning n I actually got dark right before lowko even said anything😭

[@morgonhuang422]

I only hit like when you remind me :) i know i should be ashamed!! I autopilot when watching content, but the way you ask feels genuine, and you deserve it year after year of the best (imo) curated, commentated SC2 content.

[@lordekker]

Please, more sc1 overlord imitations 😅😂❤

[@bobby4tw]

One can not claim who is the 'best player of all times' since the game has been vastly changed over the years since release.

[@bobby4tw]

The most successful on the other hand

[@ZoranHT]

Double gas, my german viewers will appreciate ... I thought about something else, luckily I thought wrong

[@Gnesnavi]

Dark really making opponents stay in the dark abt what he is gonna do next